“No-contest” Clauses: Risks, Benefits, and Best Practices
Earlier this week, I blogged on some general tips for how one can simplify the approach to drafting wills in …
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Pick Your Experts Wisely! The Ontario Court of Appeal Rules That A Shaky Expert Opinion In One Case Can Undermine Their Credibility In Another
The Ontario Court of Appeal in its recent decision in R v. Hason, ordered a new sentencing hearing after discovering
Weekend Watchlist: 5 Movies about Litigation
Back in April of this year I wrote an article about 5 movies with themes of trusts, estates and guardianship.
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When Are Litigation Funders Liable for Costs?
Under Rule 49 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, if a defendant makes an offer to settle and the
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Costs of an SDA Proceeding
Costs is always a contentious issue especially after protracted litigation. Sometimes it can even be the last issue that stands
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The Principles Behind Dismissing An Action For Delay
Yesterday, I blogged about motions to dismiss an application for delay. Today, I will discuss the recent decision in Estate
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When Can an Application be Dismissed for Delay?
Rule 24.01(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the circumstances under which a defendant may move to dismiss an
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Third-Party Litigation Funding
Third-party litigation funding involves investment firms providing money to litigants (usually plaintiffs) to cover their costs. In return, investors receive
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Procedural Fairness in Estate Litigation
Procedural fairness tends to be an issue that comes up in administrative law cases; it puts at issue “what it
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Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s 2023 Annual Conference
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s (“FDRIO”) 2023 Annual Conference. FDRIO is
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